Obituaries

Known to his family and friends as "Lenny", he grew up in Rockaway on Beach 80 Street, moved to Far Rockaway, and later retired to Daytona Beach. He was a veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Lenny worked for Metropolitan Tobacco for over forty years.

He is survived by his wife Anna (Casalino); son, Dicky; daughter-in-law, Sharon' four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Eleanor and Ruth.

Theresa M. Bertuccio
Checker - A&P

Theresa M. Bertuccio, a life long resident of Rockaway Beach, passed away on August 29, 2002.

Theresa worshipped at St. Rose of Lima and was employed as a checker at the old A&P that used to operate in Rockaway Beach. Many knew her as "Nan."

Interment under the direction of Moloneys' Hauppauge Funeral Home, Inc. was held at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.

Lucy Leone
Dearly
Missed

Lucy Leone, born in Brooklyn, was a 30-year resident of the Rockaway area before relocating to Mastic Beach. She died on August 25, 2002.

Lucy worshipped at St. Jude's Church.

She is survived by her son, Reverend James M. Leone; daughter, Mary Ann Marcoux; sisters, Victoria Palmeri and Amelia Scarlatti; six grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren.

Interment under the direction of Denis S. O'Connor, Inc. was held at Holy Sepulchre.

William G. McKenna
Retired Teacher

William G. McKenna, born in Far Rockaway, passed away on August 23, 2002.

William worshipped at St. Mary Star of the Sea and was a retired teacher with the New York City Board of Education. His father, Nicholas, was the son of Arverne pioneers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas McKenna and Alice (nee Callahan) McKenna; and sister, Sr. Patricia McKenna CSJ.

He is survived by his brother, Johon J. McKenna; and many nieces and nephews.

Interment under the direction of Denis S. O'Connor, Inc. was held at St. Charles Cemetery.

Leeann Musgrove
Daytop Village Administrator

Leeann Musgrove, born in Oceanside, New York, died on August 24, 2002.

Leeann worshipped at St. Rose of Lima and worked as an Executive Administrator for Daytop Village.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth R. Musgrove; parents, Edwin and Carol (nee D'Anna) Ghigliotty; and daughter, Christina Best.

Funeral arrangements were handled under the direction of Denis S. O'Connor, Inc.

Clare J. O'Brien
Golden Age Club Member

Clare J. O'Brien, a long time resident of Rockaway, passed away on August 26, 2002.

Clare was a former President of the Golden Age Club of St. Camillus Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. O'Brien.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Clancy, Thomas, Mary Brown, Daniel, Gregory and Michael; siblings, Thomas Kinneary, Margaret Sieger, and Joseph and Frank Kinneary; ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Funeral mass will be held Friday, August 30, 10 a.m., at St. Camillus Church.

Interment under the direction of Denis S. O'Connor, Inc. will be held at Long Island National Cemetery.